Nicola Coughlan, known for her role as Penelope Featherington in “Bridgerton,” is done with the unsolicited opinions about her body. The actress took to Instagram recently, sharing a stunning photo and asking her followers to think twice before commenting on her appearance. “Hi everyone!” she wrote. “Just a quick note—if you have thoughts about my body, please keep them to yourself. I know most people mean well, but receiving thousands of opinions daily about how I look is really overwhelming.”
Addressing Ridiculous Comments
This isn’t the first time Coughlan has addressed the ridiculous comments she gets from fans. Back in 2018, she spoke with a publication about the pressures of being in the public eye when you don’t conform to conventional beauty standards. “It was surprising because I was a size 10 while filming the first season and was called ‘the big one’! Seriously? I’m not a gigantic sumo wrestler! And even if I were, does it really matter?”
Coughlan appreciates that the creators of the popular Netflix series don’t conform to narrow body image ideals. “Sure, it gets mentioned, but it’s not what defines Penelope. It frustrates me when society tries to reduce women to just their size when there’s so much more to us.”
Her Perspective on Body Image
She’s also been candid on social media about the ongoing comments she faces. “And just so we’re clear, I’m not a body positivity activist—I’m an actress. I would adjust my weight for a significant role, but my body is just a tool I use to tell stories, not how I define myself.”
It’s wild that some people think they have the right to comment on someone else’s body. No one owes anyone an explanation for their weight, lifestyle, or appearance. It says more about the commenter than the person they’re critiquing, and it’s totally unacceptable for anyone, especially those in the spotlight, to endure this type of scrutiny repeatedly.
A Call for Respect
In her post, Coughlan kindly asked her followers to respect her space: “If you have an opinion about me, that’s fine. I get it—I’m on TV and people will have thoughts. But please don’t send those thoughts my way.”
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Conclusion
In summary, Nicola Coughlan is standing up against body shaming and encourages everyone to think before they comment on others’ appearances. Her message is clear: respect personal boundaries and understand that everyone has their own journey.
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